Resources for Educators
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American Forum for Global Education
While this site might not be the most current, it still provides a searchable database of teaching materials and full-text access to Issues in Global Education/Occasional Papers. Registration is required to use the database, but it is free of charge.
Caretakers of the Environment International
This site is global network for secondary school teachers and students interested in environmental education. The group holds annual conferences around the world and provides links to their online journal, The Global Forum.
CyberSchoolBus
Created by the United Nations, this website offers curriculum materials and links to information sources both teachers and students can use in the classroom. The site also highlights international conferences or competitions for students.
Education Planet
Education Planet offers a listing of links related to global education. Lesson plans are included on the website, but require a paid membership.
Global Education Checklist
The Global Education Checklist was developed by global education professionals and complements the state and national teaching international studies standards. This is an article featured in No. 173 of the Occasional Papers from the American Forum of Global Education (2002-2003).
GlobalSchoolNet
This site offers online project-based learning activities on the international level that teachers can incorporate into their curriculum. The Collaborative Learning Center links to information and resources on specific technologies used in some of the projects. Upcoming international conferences and events for students are also listed.
i2i: Illinois to International
This site offers information, resources and professional development opportunities for K-16 teachers sponsored by the University of Illinois Joint Area and Thematic Study Centers. This site is regularly updated with upcoming events and conferences open to educators.
iEARN
iEARN unites K-12 educators across the globe through working on joint classroom projects via the Internet. The cost of iEARN courses depends on the educator's location.
Illinois International Education Initiatives
Developed by the Illinois State Board of Education, this site lists the current international education initiatives. It includes lists to sponsored programs and further resource links.
Outreach World
This site offers searchable curriculum resources, travel opportunities and event listing related to teaching international and area studies and foreign languages for K-16.
Model UN Program
This site fosters the development of Model United Nations, which is an authentic simulation of the U.N. General Assembly and other multilateral bodies.
Peace Corps' World Wise Schools
Sponsored by the Peace Corps, World Wise Schools contains free lesson plans, multimedia, service learning, enrichment programs and educational standards on incorporating international studies in the K-16 classroom.
PlanetEdu
This site contains links to a variety of international studies resources, including links to graduate school programs, internships, travel aboard opportunities and more. Use the search option to see more results.
Telecollaborative Learning: Global Awareness
This article is a feature on telecollaborative learning activity between middle school students in the Canada and Israel. The article is featured in the Education World archives.
Thinkfinity
This site offers a variety standard-based educational content for K-12 educators through the Lesson Plan Index. The site also promotes professional development with continuing technology training.
Illinois International High School Initiative
Center for Global Studies | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
302 E. John Street, Suite 1705 | Champaign, Illinois 61820
217-244-0288 or 217-265-5186 | fax: 217-265-7519
Comments/Questions? Contact Karen Hewitt khewitt@uiuc.edu
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